Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

I have received training in ACT and find it to be very helpful for folks that are experiencing anxiety/PTSD symptoms/depression/etc.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is built on a unique approach to suffering, in which we aim to pursue our values and the things that are important to us even when we're anxious or stressed. ACT informs much of my approach to therapy and I've received numerous years of supervision and education focused on it. ACT is a transdiagnostic approach and can be helpful for a range of human problems.

I have attended trainings and utilize skills from this approach regularly.

One of the most helpful strategies in coping with anxiety symptoms can be changing one's relationship with their thoughts. Utilizing mindfulness strategies and recognizing thoughts are only thoughts and not "who you are" are just some helpful skills that come from ACT.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an action-oriented approach to therapy that combines mindfulness and acceptance strategies with commitment and behavior change strategies to increase psychological flexibility. It aims to help individuals contact the present moment fully, change or persist in behavior in line with their values, and lead a rich, full, and meaningful life. ACT is based on traditional behavior therapy and is designed to cultivate health, vitality, and well-being.

ACT helps us cultivate curiosity towards our experience, foster acceptance for the things we cannot change, and helps us orient toward engaging with ourselves, others, and our life in ways that aligns with our deepest values. With mindfulness, experiential techniques, and metaphors that encourage self-exploration and perspective-taking, we're able to gain new insight into our struggles and stuck points, and from there we get to make values-based decisions that honor ourselves, and our futures.

Our thoughts and emotions can make us struggle to push away from or avoid what matters to us. Sometimes, we end up arguing with our own thoughts. Together, we can learn how to relate to your thoughts differently without getting stuck. Once we have that space we have the freedom to take the actions towards what’s important to us.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of psychotherapy that helps people develop psychological flexibility by accepting difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fighting against them. The goal is to help individuals live a meaningful life based on their values, even in the presence of emotional pain or challenges.

Our clinicians often utilize an ACT approach, in conjunction with other modalities based on the individual.

ACT is a type of Cognitive Behavior Therapy that focuses on being able to live a rich and meaningful life, with all the ups and downs that life throws at us. We focus on finding out what "makes you tick" and on becoming less constrained by the effects of anxiety, depression, and other unhelpful patterns, so you can do more of what makes you feel engaged with life. In ACT, we acknowledge that we aren't perfect, our lives aren't perfect, and we can find enjoyment and fulfillment in spite of this.

I have utilized this modality for several years and find it particularly aligned with my approach to supporting clients in developing a new relationship to their thoughts and feelings. The internal skills and external direction provides the opportunity for powerful change and support.

ACT is therapy model that originates from a combination of traditional behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. promote emotional openness and reduces feelings of distress For more info: www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/acceptance-and-commitment-therapy

Have you ever left like you were in a tug of war with depression, anxiety, anger or even yourself? Time to stop playing tug of war with the monster at the other end and give it a name. Make a commitment to change behaviors to stop the pull of despair. ACT is a visual therapy concept to help people who are tired of struggling with themselves, and ready to tolerate uncomfortable moments to achieve promising results.